Kevin Zeitler joins Green Bay Packers after Bengals career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Kevin Zeitler, a former first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2012, has signed with the Green Bay Packers. At 36, Zeitler continues to demonstrate his effectiveness on the field. His departure from the Bengals comes amid a change in the team's approach to guard positions, as they currently have a solid duo in Dalton Risner and Dylan Fairchild. Zeitler's time in Cincinnati was marked by a lack of a second contract despite his contributions to the team.
- •Kevin Zeitler signs with the Green Bay Packers on October 2, 2026.
- •Zeitler was a first-round pick by the Bengals in 2012.
- •His career has flourished after leaving Cincinnati, where he didn't receive a second contract.
- •The Bengals have shifted their strategy on offensive guards.
- •Zeitler is expected to contribute significantly as a starter for Green Bay.
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